David Villa link to Liverpool and Chelsea officially ended by broken leg

Barcelonaâs
David Villa is set for a lengthy lay off after breaking his leg in the Fifa Club World Cup semi-final against Al Sadd â officially ending any lingering hopes of a transfer to Liverpool or Chelsea.

Crocked: Villa is stretchered from the field during the Club World Cup (Picture: AFP/Getty)

The striker was linked with a move away from the Nou Camp by Spanish press on Wednesday morning, which claimed the Premier League duo were leading the race for his signature.

However, Villa, who started the match against Al Sadd in Japan, was stretchered off after 45 minutes, and the Champions League winners have now confirmed the 30-year-old has âsuffered a fracture to the tibia in his left legâ.

The injury will likely keep the striker out for six months, making him a severe doubt for Spainâs Euro 2012 title defence in Poland and Ukraine.Â